Job Description

Director, Indigenous Business Education and EngagementThe University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to reflect the community we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Only Indigenous candidates will be considered for this position. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. is a condition of employment and a requirement to hold this position and the successful candidate must maintain those conditions throughout their employment.Primary Purpose:
The Director of Indigenous Business Education and Engagement will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies and initiatives that support Indigenous business education, Indigenous engagement, inclusion, and success in the Edwards School of Business, ensuring alignment with the strategic plans of the College and the University.Nature of Work:
Reporting to the Dean, Edwards School of Business, or designate, this position works closely with the College's leadership team and provides strategic guidance on all matters related to Indigenous business education and engagement, works to create an environment that enables good teaching and learning practices, as well as supports cross-institutional initiatives in Indigenization, decolonization and (re)conciliation efforts.The Director of Indigenous Business Education and Engagement works collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including faculty, staff, current and prospective students, other USask colleges/units, and community partners. This position serves as a representative in various University and community forums and develops personal and organizational credibility as a strategic partner.The Director also requires an ability to collaborate effectively and forge beneficial partnerships with Indigenous Peoples of Canada, as well as an awareness of the culture and practices of those Communities. This position must be adept and highly effective in representing the School and University in many different settings before different audiences.The incumbent requires an open mind, innovative thinking, good judgement, good communications skills, a proactive and creative approach, and a strong commitment to Indigenization, decolonization and (re)conciliation. The work is unstructured and priorities may shift based on environmental considerations. The work may be stressful given the high volume, resistance to change across the organization, complex problems, tight deadlines and competing interests.Typical Duties or Accountabilities:Strategic Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation

• Works closely with Edwards' Leadership to develop, implement, and annually review an Indigenous strategy, action plan, and tracking measures, ensuring that the College is aligned with the strategic directions of the University, Edwards School of Business, and importantly ohpahotxc3xa2n | oohpaahotaan: The University's Indigenous Strategy.
• Works closely with Edwards' Leadership to develop a people plan to integrate Indigenous engagement and recruitment into the College, increasing Indigenous engagement in current and prospective students, faculty and staff.
• Provides leadership in building strategies to facilitate the work of the College with respect to the development of academic policies, curriculum, and support programming.
• Supports the achievement of strategic priorities and annual goals, both internally and in collaboration with external partners.
• Identifies, adopts, implements, and monitors best practices in Indigenous policies, programming, strategies, initiatives, and projects.
• Engages in active learning and reflection of Indigenous cultures, histories, current realities, and challenges (e.g., socio-economic, political and educational) with the goal of continuous improvement and adaptation to emerging needs.
• Maintains subject matter expertise in Indigenous business and economic development.

Academic and Research

• Applies knowledge of, and experience with, Indigenization, (re)conciliation and decolonization when collaborating with faculty and instructors to develop, review and revise educational materials to integrate Indigenous perspectives, content, and teaching methods into the curriculum for all majors and programs.
• Conducts, analyzes, and assesses research and completes high-level briefing notes, reports, and documents to advance college-wide and university-wide efforts to strengthen Indigenous knowledge and histories and contributes to decolonizing Western histories, pedagogies, and methodologies in the curricula.
• Supports the implementation of experiential learning opportunities that promote cultural competence, humility, and responsiveness in urban and rural Indigenous contexts.
• Supports Indigenous related research and scholarship, fostering a culture of knowledge exchange and innovation.

General

• Engages, fosters, and nurtures relationships with Elders and Knowledge Keepers; Indigenous and non-Indigenous faculty and scholars, teachers, staff, and students; and Indigenous communities and organizations to establish strong, meaningful partnerships and collaborations.
• Represents and promotes the interests and achievements of the College in Indigenous engagement across the university and Indigenous communities.
• Commits to the success of others through leading and aligning work with the vision and strategic directions of the University and the College.
• Creates a positive, diverse, and inclusive work and learning environment.
• Transfers knowledge across the team and within the unit.
• Serves as a key liaison between internal and community stakeholders.
• Assists in developing and managing annual budgets for strategies and initiatives to ensure cost-effective use of resources.
• Leads the Indigenous Initiatives Working Group, overseeing membership, planning, and executing initiatives, and delegating tasks as needed.
• Develops Indigenous awareness training for faculty and staff.
• Leads, coordinates, and organizes projects, events, and meetings (on- and off- campus) which support initiatives. This will involve a strong level of collaboration and partnership with senior leaders across the University.
• Ensures that work is completed within established deadlines by defining goals, aligning resources, effectively setting work priorities, collaborating with others as needed, and assessing and reporting outcomes.
• Attends and documents meetings.

In addition to the primary duties and accountabilities outlined above, the incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience, as well as non-traditional career paths, community experience, and recognition of prior learning may be considered.Education: A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in business or a related field. A relevant graduate degree would be considered an asset.Experience: Seven (7) to ten (10) years' extensive knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories and perspectives in Canada and the province of Saskatchewan. Previous experience in curriculum development and educational material creation would be preferred. Must have relevant cultural experience and knowledge to work in a culturally respectful manner with Indigenous peoples.Proven understanding of university administrative structures and Indigenous governance systems and educational support programs. Knowledge and enthusiasm for Indigenous education, outreach, and engagement of post-secondary education with communities.Must hold and maintain a valid Saskatchewan driver's license and an acceptable driving record.Skills:

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience presenting to groups of all sizes
• Ability to handle interactions, build consensus and maintain positive relationships with diverse faculty, staff, prospective and current students, and community partners with tact, discretion and cultural sensitivity, and in a courteous, confidential, and professional manner
• Effective time management, organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Initiative-taking with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in informal and formal teams with people from diverse communities, cultures, and perspectives
• Contributes to a positive, diverse, and inclusive work and learning environment by actively engaging in mentoring, self-awareness learning opportunities, relationship building, and communication, etc.
• Proficient working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite as well as databases and reporting software

Department: Edwards School of Business
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Shift: Travel and weekend/evening work may be required.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $85,555.00 - 142,503.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 3
Posted Date: 12/6/2024
Closing Date: 12/13/2024
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Mxc3xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Mxc3xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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